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K171 VPM

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,601 mi
Last recorded95,601 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 VPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 95,601 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 94,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 93,753 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 92,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 92,005 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 91,329 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 91,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 88,997 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rust hole in battery box

Fail 2 Nov 2012 85,954 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rust hole in battery box

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,047 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 85,047 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,600 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 81,599 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 75,537 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

c orrosion to rear boot floor pan

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering columa

slight play in offside rear trailing arm front bush

Fail 2 May 2008 75,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

c orrosion to rear boot floor pan

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering columa

Pass 4 May 2007 64,076 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2007 64,076 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 62,632 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 62,630 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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K171 VPM is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1992 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K171 VPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 34 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K171 VPM is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 October 1992.

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